Category: Entertainment
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‘The Cursed Child’ script brings new insight to wizarding world
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor One curse. One Legend. One family. On July 3, the world went wild for the book version of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the smashing play that debuted in London. Written by Jack Thorne, and based on the original Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling, the first of two…
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Ocean produces, new, memorable sound with ‘Blonde’
by AARON FLORES//Staff Writer As a freshman in high school in 2012, one of my go-to albums during that time was “Channel Orange.” Just this album let alone helped me through the ups and downs that I went through in my life during that specific time. I strongly related to Frank Ocean’s album when …
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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ continues film franchise with action, comedy
by SARA MARSHALL/Photo Editor The fat and lovable Kung Fu fighting panda, is at it again in “Kung Fu Panda 3.” The “Kung Fu Panda” film franchise took off after the first movie in 2008, and it has expanded rapidly with a sequel, TV spin-offs, action figures and so much more in a short time.…
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Batman & Robin comic delivers eternal narrative
by RILEY GOLDEN/Editorial Assistant The Dynamic Duo had their first encounter with the Scarecrow several years ago and beneath that case was a much larger mystery that only Batman knew about until now. In the comic “Batman & Robin Eternal, Vol. 1,” Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, and Tim Drake, all past partners of the Dark…
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Youtuber incorporates passion for video games, emotion in ‘Game Face’
by NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief It takes talent, time, and success to create an album. One YouTuber named Tyler Sederwall has incorporated video games to express his musician abilities. I’ve been a big fan of Sederwall since high school. He’s a YouTuber who makes a profit from playing through video games. Ever since I’ve followed him on…
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Fort Worth Zoo features exotic animals, multiple exciting exhibits
by ALEX PEREZ/Staff Writer The Fort Worth Zoo is home to hundreds of animals from all around the world. They have multiple exciting exhibits for all ages, from huge African elephants to a human sized birdcage to the penguins of Antarctica. The first exhibit as you walk into the canopy-covered utopia is the bubblegum pink…
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‘The Boss’ entertains with comedic plot
by JENNY GARZA/Entertainment Editor She’s a boss! Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy) was the boss, and a very rich boss at that. All she ever thought was that she would never have a family, and it would be her against the world. Michelle first appears on the big screen as a young orphan who kept being…
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Annual Jazz Fest attracts crowds with familiar bands
by SERGIO MADRID/Staff Writer NEW ORLEANS — Rich with music and culture, the city of New Orleans has always been very active in the shaping of diversity. The Big Easy celebrates its culture during the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The festival takes place within the Fair Grounds Race Course. Though it did…
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Taylor brings good vibes to Lubbock with concert
by ALEX PEREZ/Staff Writer Fans were transported to the good ‘ole days with the help of James Taylor. The crowd roared as the lights went down and Taylor walked onto the illuminated stage at United Supermarkets Arena on April 13th. An electric feeling went throughout the building as he began to play the first song.…
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Green excites crowd at Lubbock street dance
by MARCELLA IVINS/Staff Writer Barriers surround the Depot bars. Staffs are protecting the entrances and exits, as many people are anxious to reach the front of the long line that is stretching past the Cactus Theatre in Lubbock. American Aquarium is preparing to perform. These Texas Country fans are ready for live Texas Country music.…
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Stefani releases album filled with nostalgic vibes
by MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor With the help of her bad girl, flirtatious sound, Gwen Stefani recently released one of her best albums yet. Stefani has uncovered herself from the ruins of 2000’s pop and has returned to the charts with “This is What the Truth Feels Like.” Ten years after the release of “Sweet Escape,”…
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‘Jungle Book’ remake does not live up to original film
by CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief A little boy is running through huge trees with trunks bigger than imaginable. He is being chased by a black panther and gets caught. Disney’s 2016 version of “The Jungle Book” was brought to the big screen on April 15. Mowgli, played by Neel Sethi, has enough energy for 10 people. The jungle…
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‘Zootopia’ entertains with funny, educational plot
by HAIDEN HAWKINS/Staff Writer In the land of Zootopia, all mammals have evolved and have become citizens of this new world. Judy Hopp (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a bunny who grew up dreaming of becoming a police officer. As this was looked down upon, for this job was only held by predator animals. No one gives…
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Rihanna debuts new sound, style in ‘ANTI’
by DARIELLA HERNANDEZ/Editorial Assisstant Rihanna never fails to release beautiful, upbeat music. In her latest album, “ANTI”, Rihanna showcases many different sounds. From late 80’s, early 90’s ballad rhythm to modern electronic beats Rihanna’s “ANTI” fits anybody’s taste. In the beginning of her music career, Rihanna kept her music safe by releasing nice melodies usually referring…
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Flatland Zombies feature aggressive sound in debut album
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer The up-and-coming trio, Flatbush Zombies, released their debut album in early March, and it is gaining ground swell. After multiple mixtapes throughout the past few years, Flatbush Zombies released their 12-song album, “3001: A Laced Odyssey.” The group features three members, Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, and Erick Arc Elliott. The new…
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‘Batman v. Superman’ disappoints with boring storyline
by RILEY GOLDEN//Editorial Assistant Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” only contains about 30 minutes of action for an entire two and a half hours of a comic book movie, and it’s all at the end. The first time Batman and Superman meet is very anti-climactic. Superman is chasing Batman through the streets of Metropolis…
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‘WTF’ depicts life of war reporter with satire
by ALEX PEREZ//Staff Writer Looking for a way out of her boring life as a script writer in New York, Kim Baker finds herself in the middle of a war zone in Kabul, Afghanistan, fighting for the chance to make her life exciting and meaningful. “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” dances around the sharp corners of war…
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Fourth season of ‘House of Cards’ ends on suspenseful note
by HAIDEN HAWKINS//Staff Writer The third season of “House of Cards” was a bit of a letdown, and leaving many questions unanswered. Will Frank (Kevin Spacey) be able to keep himself together without his powerful partner Claire (Robin Wright), now that it seems that the two have split? Then there is Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly),…
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Lamar suprises fans with unexpected release of ‘untitled unmastered’
by JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE//Social Media Coordinator Kendrick Lamar is arguably one of the best rappers of all time. With the release of his newest extended play (EP), Lamar makes his way that much closer to the top of the game. The album, “untitled unmastered,” is not a full-fledged studio album, but rather a collection of unreleased…